Misc. Fun at Home

November 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Family Game Night Enjoy classics like Chutes and Ladders, Yatzee, Battleship, and Monopoly.  There are lots of versions of many classic games updated for "Juniors" or with character themes to attract fans of Sponge Bob, Pokemon and Princesses.   More recent games include Blokus, Sequence, Phase 10, and a variety of Cranium games. Wii Famiy Game Night You and your kids may not be "board game people," but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy game night.  Wii offers lots of options, from traditional board games, to more athletic … [Read more...]

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Educational Fun

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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With these fun ideas, kids won't even realize they're learning! Make some Top 10 lists. Give the kids some topics: 10 things to do before the end of spring break; 10 things that make them happy; 10 things that make them grumpy. 10 favorite songs or books? Have them write them down or dictate them to you, then bind all the lists into a book. Write an Autobiography Have your kids write an autobiography.  A good place for them to start is with their first memories, moving forward in time.  Or, they can write … [Read more...]

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Holiday Mail for Heroes

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Holiday Mail for Heroes

The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are teaming up to send holiday cards to service men and women in the United States and around the world.  The public is asked to send holiday cards with their messages of thanks and cheer through December 10th.  The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will then screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver them to military bases and hospitals, veterans hospitals, and other locations through the holidays. Mail Cards to: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD … [Read more...]

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Summer Fun Showcase at Flower Mound Library

November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Summer Fun Showcase at Flower Mound Library

Flower Mound Library  Saturday, April 02, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 3030 Broadmoor Lane, Flower Mound (972) 874-6200 or fmlibrary.net Cost: Free    Don’t miss this great opportunity to plan your family’s summer fun! Businesses and organizations in the Flower Mound area that offer summer camps, programs, or activities to Flower Mound residents will be on hand to distribute information and take registration. For more information, call 972.874.6200. … [Read more...]

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“Lights Out” Dallas Zoo Sleepover!

March 18, 2010 By 1 Comment

Reserve Dates NOW The Dallas Zoo 650 S RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas http://www.dallaszooed.com/kidcamps/overnights.html Cost: $45 per participant Ever wonder what it would be like to spend the night at the Zoo? Now you can find out with a Dallas Zoo "Lights Out" overnight experience! You’ll experience the fascinating world of animals through activities, special talks, and tours of the zoo at night. Overnights are available Friday and Saturday nights to groups of 15-75 people, ages 7-13 years. Smaller groups of 4-14 people may … [Read more...]

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Valentines for Veterans

January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Valentines for Veterans

Valentines for Veterans (and other military personnel) As we approach Valentine’s Day, let’s not forget the men and women who serve our country. Valentines can be as simple or elaborate as you’d like. If you’d like to participate, you can make as many or as few as you choose. Helpful Tips: * Do not attach any candy or treats. * Try not to use craft materials that can break away from your valentine. They may be shipped anywhere in the world, and you want your cards to be as beautiful when they’re read as when they were made. * … [Read more...]

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Family Fun on a Budget – Silly Fun

January 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Sometimes kids (and parents) just need to get silly. Throw caution to the wind and try some of these off-the-wall ideas to get your family laughing and playing. Have a Silly Day Schedule a whole day of silliness. Start with having dinner for breakfast and breakfast for dinner. Make your meals even sillier by making funny faces with gravy in your mashed potatoes or with syrup on your pancakes. Sprinkle something fun on your pizza, like frosted flakes or candy sprinkles. Wear silly clothes, like mismatched socks and t-shirts on backwards or … [Read more...]

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Halloween Safety Tips

October 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Halloween Safety

Important safety tips before we send our kids out for all of the fun Halloween activities. City of Lewisville offers Halloween safety tips With witches, goblins, and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across the country, the American Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun. Walk, slither, and sneak on sidewalks, not … [Read more...]

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